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Constellation Brands Enters Fast-Growing Hard Seltzer Segment

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Constellation Brands’ beer division is launching Svedka Spiked premium seltzer in 10 northeastern states early next month. Packaged in 6-packs of 12-ounce slim cans retailing at $10, the malt-based hard seltzers will be available in Strawberry Elderflo... Read more

News Briefs for April 27, 2018

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•The Entenmann family of baked goods fame has sold its North Fork of Long Island property, Big E Farm, to a family-run Mexican wine company for $15 million. The sale, finalized April 20, includes Martha Clara Vineyards, which includes a … Continu... Read more

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for April 27, 2018

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•The Boston Beer Company saw net revenue grow 17.8% to $190.5 million in the first quarter, with shipments rising 15% over the same period last year. The strong first quarter, with depletions rising 8%, was attributed by new CEO Dave … Continue r... Read more

Champagne de Castelnau’s Hors Categorie CCF 2067 – Product Launch

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Champagne de Castelnau has released a second Hors Catégorie prestige cuvée. Read more

Tannat, the Dark Prince of Paso Robles Wine

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Already big in Uruguay, Tannat is settling into California’s Central Coast where this French transplant’s big tannic reds are drawing comparisons to Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Read more

How to Use Social Media Influencers

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The ways people find new products in the wine space is changing. 44% of people regularly discuss wine on social media now, according to Collective Bias, a marketing company with a specialty in social media. The most typical ways consumers use social me... Read more

Annual WSWA Conference Kicks Off in Las Vegas Monday 

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Thousands are expected at this year’s event to strike deals and  renew relationships. Read more

C&C Group aids Scottish retailers ahead of Minimum Unit Pricing deadline

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C&C Group is delivering information packs to Scottish alcohol retailers ahead of the introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing next week. Read more

CMO Simon Marton departs as Treasury Wine Estates ups US ante

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Treasury Wine Estates has confirmed the recent departure of its CMO, Simon Marton. Read more

Prosecco Still On A Strong Rise, But Growth Appears To Be Decelerating

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Global growth of Prosecco slowed somewhat in 2017, as export shipments increased just 4.6% in volume terms to 28.8 million 9-liter cases, compared to 19% growth the year prior. Shipment volume to the United States also decelerated last year, rising &#8... Read more